On Sunday, April 20, American Idol will air a particular Easter episode the place the contestants will sing songs of religion. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan can even take the stage with performances of their very own. Plus, CeCe Winans sings, whereas artist in residence Jelly Roll hits the stage with Brandon Lake.
The episode will reveal the outcomes from the High 24 performances, which have been pre-taped in Hawaii and aired on April 13 and 14. America had the possibility to vote for his or her favourite singers for the primary time and the highest 20 will transfer on.
Forward of the episode that can honor Easter, Underwood, Richie, Bryan, Winans, and host Ryan Seacrest all shared their favourite recollections from the vacation. Scroll down to seek out out about their childhood traditions and extra!
Lionel Richie
“Easter for me has at all times been about reflection, renewal, and naturally, music that feeds the soul,” Richie, who grew up in Tuskegee, Alabama, stated. He mirrored on how he used to spend Easter morning at church earlier than heading dwelling for a “massive household meal” and Easter Egg hunt.
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“There was at all times music taking part in someplace within the background,” Richie recalled. “That music formed who I’m. On this ‘songs of religion’ episode, it’s greater than a theme. It’s an exquisite reminder of how music connects us.”
Ryan Seacrest
“Rising up, my mother would at all times make an egg, cheese, bread casserole for Easter, utilizing the identical inexperienced dish,” Seacrest recounted. “I liked how she would broil it within the oven on the finish to make the cheese on prime brown and crunchy. I’m going to attempt to recreate it this weekend.”
Luke Bryan
Bryan opened up about his plans for the Easter Sunday episode of American Idol and defined his reasoning behind his tune selection.
“When the present got here to us with the concept of the Easter particular, I immediately considered the tune “Jesus ‘Bout My Children” that I recorded for my final album,” he stated. “We now have tried to boost our boys in a family that understands Jesus and I really like that the tune actually speaks in regards to the journey of being a father or mother. Each line has a particular that means and objective that folks in all places can relate to.”
Carrie Underwood
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“Easter has at all times been a day for religion and household,” Underwood gushed. “I’ve such fond recollections of singing in church on Easter Sunday all through my childhood, together with household dinners, and that point for reflection and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ is one thing I’ve continued with my family.”
CeCe Winans
“At the same time as a toddler, I might really feel there was one thing really particular about Easter Sunday,” Winans shared. “The season itself was altering, winter giving approach to spring, and there was one thing within the air that felt like a recent begin, a way of newness.”
She continued, “Though we went to church each Sunday as a household, Easter at all times felt totally different. We’d have fun with a giant dinner together with our church household. Such lovely recollections. Now, I’ve grandchildren of my very own, and it brings me a lot pleasure to create new recollections with them; ones they’ll carry into maturity. Easter is a time of religion, household, and custom, and I’m grateful to go these recollections down from technology to technology.”
American Idol, Season 23, Sundays and Mondays, 8/7c, ABC